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Apostate Alex - Scientology activist
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Alexander 'Apostate Alex' Barnes-Ross is an activist calling for an end to Scientology's abusive practices.

Blog: https://scientologybusiness.com
Youtube: https://youtube.com/@apostatealex
He may have been to the year 3000, but there was no sign of Xenu - or Target 2 there for that matter.
February 12, 2026 at 10:12 PM
If you're in the UK, this is one way you can make a difference. Please sign this petition! Recognise Cultic Abuse in Statutory Safeguarding Guidance petition.parliament.uk/petitions/75...
Petition: Recognise Cultic Abuse in Statutory Safeguarding Guidance
Update statutory safeguarding guidance to explicitly recognise cultic abuse alongside other forms of abuse, with clearer guidance for identification, response and referral across children’s and adults...
petition.parliament.uk
February 11, 2026 at 1:15 PM
A 30-year old member of Scientology band and #BritainsGotTalent semi-finalists the Jive Aces had a romantic relationship with a 14 year old, survivor says: www.scientologybusiness.com/uk/i-was-15-...
“I was 14.. he was 30” Jive Aces implicated as Scientology UK abuse scandal continues - Scientology Business News - lawsuits, financial records and shell companies
Hard manual labour, long work hours, cold oats and milk for breakfast.. and a relationship with a 30-year old member of The Jive Aces: that's what life looked like for 15 year old Zoe Hancock. In a da...
www.scientologybusiness.com
February 10, 2026 at 9:00 PM
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If you're a fan of the #JiveAces, this is one for you... www.youtube.com/watch?v=RKZS...
Another UK voice: introducing Zoe, ex-Scientologist
YouTube video by Apostate Alex
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February 10, 2026 at 4:29 PM
#Scientology documentary coming to French national TV this Sunday, featuring @tonyortega.bsky.social, Marc Headley and Joy Villa to name a few... youtu.be/hft38pEzC3s
Scientology: The Empire of Secrets (French TV documentary trailer)
YouTube video by Apostate Alex
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February 9, 2026 at 9:30 AM
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Glad to hear that Amir is out & that he left on his own terms. And kudos to Alex for demonstrating that kindness & compassion are far more effective than shouting or abusing individuals.

Amir: listen to Alex. Take time to chill out and take stock. Your activism can wait for a while. 😀
February 7, 2026 at 4:20 PM
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Alex Barnes-Ross tells the story of how he came to know Amir Essalhi, a #Scientology staffer at the Edinburgh org, did a video with him, and then helped Amir leave the controlling, abusive organization after it retaliated against him. Also: Scientology abuses laid out in Europe!
How I helped Scientology's TikTok star to leave
The latest from our man in London, Alex Barnes-Ross…
tonyortega.substack.com
February 7, 2026 at 11:58 AM
He could've left quietly, but Scientology decided to punish him so now he's speaking out. Here's how I helped an exec in Edinburgh escape. tonyortega.substack.com/p/how-i-help... @tonyortega.bsky.social
How I helped Scientology's TikTok star to leave
The latest from our man in London, Alex Barnes-Ross…
tonyortega.substack.com
February 7, 2026 at 11:57 AM
Today’s press.
February 5, 2026 at 6:05 PM
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Lawyers representing the Church of Scientology have admitted their annual IAS event does not involve religious worship. www.scientologybusiness.com/cosreci/scie...
Scientology admits IAS event does not involve religious worship, safeguarding right to protest - Scientology Business News - lawsuits, financial records and shell companies
Lawyers representing the Church of Scientology this week confirmed that the annual IAS gathering that occurs at their UK headquarters does not involve any form of religious worship.
www.scientologybusiness.com
February 5, 2026 at 1:02 PM
Here's the lowdown on what happened today, and what it means for the future of protests outside Scientology's IAS event youtube.com/live/2pEsVcN...
What today's hearing means for the future of Scientology protests
YouTube video by Apostate Alex
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February 3, 2026 at 9:00 PM
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Alex Barnes-Ross spoke today about his application to have #Scientology’s 'premises license' for its UK headquarters reviewed over safety concerns during the annual IAS gala. And while Alex's application fell short, he got some fascinating admissions out of Scientology.
Scientology's UK headquarters 'premises license' survives review after shaky hearing
We watched on YouTube this morning as Alex Barnes-Ross had the opportunity to speak to the Mid Sussex District Council about his application to have Scientology’s “premises license” for its UK headqua...
tonyortega.substack.com
February 3, 2026 at 1:49 PM
Tomorrow's the big day! www.youtube.com/live/FzVuC4m...
Scientology set for government scrutiny tomorrow
YouTube video by Apostate Alex
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February 2, 2026 at 9:07 PM
West Sussex Highways are the latest to join a long list of government bodies concerned about Scientology's plans to expand their UK headquarters: www.scientologybusiness.com/cosreci/west...
West Sussex Highways denounce “open-ended” Scientology HQ application - Scientology Business News - lawsuits, financial records and shell companies
In the latest blow to Scientology's plans to expand their UK headquarters near East Grinstead, Sussex the local Highways Authority have submitted a letter calling the application "insufficient" and "o...
www.scientologybusiness.com
February 2, 2026 at 6:30 PM
I was lucky I only lost an uncle. Many people lost their entire families. Here's how #Scientology's policy of disconnection affected me: www.youtube.com/watch?v=k_F2...
My uncle tried to save me from Scientology. I disconnected from him.
YouTube video by Apostate Alex
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January 31, 2026 at 9:52 PM
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The Campaign to Protect Rural England have labelled Scientology's expansion plans at its UK HQ near East Grinstead "deplorable" with "puny" public benefit. www.scientologybusiness.com/scientology-...
Countryside charity calls for rejection of “deplorable” Scientology UK HQ expansion plans - Scientology Business News - lawsuits, financial records and shell companies
The Campaign to Protect Rural England (CPRE) have called for the rejection of proposals to redevelop the Church of Scientology's UK headquarters near East Grinstead, Sussex, describing them as "deplor...
www.scientologybusiness.com
January 31, 2026 at 4:44 PM
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Reclusive Scientology leader David Miscavige told executives he was "embarrassed" by the state of Scientology in the UK and ordered them to "do something drastic" to handle mounting public pressure, an inside source confirms. www.scientologybusiness.com/corporate-st...
David Miscavige “embarrassed” by the UK, orders execs to “do something drastic” to reverse Scientology’s decline - Scientology Business News - lawsuits, financial records and shell companies
Reclusive Scientology leader David Miscavige told executives he was "embarrassed" by the state of Scientology in the UK and ordered them to "do something drastic" to handle mounting public pressure, a...
www.scientologybusiness.com
January 30, 2026 at 2:10 PM
Disconnection is one of Scientology's most harmful practices.
January 29, 2026 at 11:57 AM
Today's word of the day is INCOMMODE. www.youtube.com/shorts/0E3xn...
Today’s word of the day is INCOMMODE. #Scientology
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January 28, 2026 at 2:27 PM
Disaster capitalism at its finest
January 28, 2026 at 12:53 AM
2 weeks ago, I interviewed a CURRENT Scientology staff member and now, I can reveal what happened next... www.youtube.com/watch?v=w_rn...
Current Scientology executive put on hard manual labour
YouTube video by Apostate Alex
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January 26, 2026 at 10:09 PM